7. Choose the adjective phrase in the sentence.
The birds in the tree took off in a sudden flurry from the branches and flew to the east in a large flock.

(Points : 3)
in the tree
in a sudden flurry
to the east
in a large flock

Question

7. Choose the adjective phrase in the sentence.
The birds in the tree took off in a sudden flurry from the branches and flew to the east in a large flock. 

(Points : 3)
       in the tree
       in a sudden flurry
       to the east
       in a large flock

anonymous · Answer

In the tree is a prepositonal phrase. So answer A is out. You with me so far?

anonymous · Answer

to the east is also a prepositonal phrase.  so C is out

anonymous · Answer

sudden is an adjective, but the best answer would be in a large flock. The flock is describing the birds; the birds are a noun and adjective describe nouns. Therefore, answer D should be your choice.